The EU will intensify measures against Chinese imports before an October deadline to protect its market from overcapacity, as negotiations with Beijing to reduce a €1 billion-a-day trade deficit continue amidst high tensions and threats of retaliation.
EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič calls for a 'diversification instrument' to reduce EU industry's dependency on single sources for critical supplies like chips and rare earths, citing the Energy Union model and upcoming discussions with China.
The EU-UK summit to reset their relationship, initially planned for July, may be postponed to autumn due to stalled negotiations over a youth mobility scheme, with disagreements over tuition fees and participant caps.
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič aims for intensified negotiations with China to address a widening trade deficit, drawing inspiration from US pre-summit talks. EU leaders will discuss the issue at upcoming European Council and G7 meetings.
UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle will meet EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to discuss planned EU tariff-free import reductions for British steel. The EU's proposed 47% cut from July 1st, alongside the UK's 60% reduction, sparks fears of collateral damage and retaliatory measures, impacting industries on both sides.
UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle will meet EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to discuss planned EU cuts to tariff-free steel imports. The UK industry fears "devastating" consequences from the EU's 47% reduction, while EU leaders worry about UK retaliation. Both sides are introducing safeguards against Chinese competition, but fears grow of collateral damage.
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is set to meet U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Paris to address rising trade tensions following President Trump's threat to hike tariffs on European cars to 25 percent.
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has warned the bloc will defend its industries after China threatened countermeasures over new EU measures including the Made in Europe proposal and Cybersecurity Act. The EU's trade deficit with China surged to €359.3 billion in 2025, described as 'simply unsustainable'. Šefčovič emphasized the EU will not be pressured and will use trade defence instruments to counter dumped and subsidised Chinese goods.
EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič visits Washington this week to push for implementation of the July 2025 EU-US trade deal, specifically seeking removal of 50% tariffs on EU steel and aluminium exports now reduced to 15%. The deal's implementation has been delayed by MEPs, while the US Supreme Court ruled most 2025 tariffs illegal and Trump has threatened new tariffs over Greenland. Šefčovič will meet Greer, Lutnick and Bessent to ensure the US maintains its commitment.
EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič visits Washington on Thursday and Friday to discuss unlocking negotiations over EU steel and aluminium exports, still subject to 50% US tariffs imposed by Trump after his return to power. The 15% tariff deal agreed in July 2025 at Turnberry has stalled due to delayed EU implementation of broader trade accord cuts to US industrial goods. Šefčovič will meet US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Congressional members. The US has linked steel/aluminium tariff removal to EU digital rules relaxation for US Big Tech firms.
